I was talking to a parent today and realized, again, that there are a lot of misconceptions about what a good score is on the SAT. “Good” is relative For starters, a good score is whatever scores the colleges you are interested in are looking for. So, obviously, a “good” score at the local community […]
Parents
6 must-have resources to help you study for the new SAT
I talk to a lot of parents that want to help their kids study for the SAT, but aren’t sure what to use. Here are my favorite resources that EVERYONE should use (whether you are studying on your own, taking a SAT class, or working with a tutor.) Use the real thing 1.The Official SAT Practice […]
5 Steps to Analyze your Full SAT Score Report (and get a better SAT score)
[Note: this refers to the old version of the SAT. I’m working a new post that shows how to analyze the College Board’s Score Report for the new SAT.] Here are 5 steps to take to get the most out of the College Board’s Full Score Report. Step 1: Download the SAT Score Report If you haven’t […]
Should I take the old SAT or new SAT?
I’ve been fielding a lot of questions from parents about the new SAT that is scheduled to arrive March 2016. My advice differs depending on what year you are. I’ve done a quick interview with Celest Horton over at How To Pay For College HQ on a PSAT/NMSF game plan for the class of 2017. […]
Parents: Top 5 Twitter accounts for college advice
Have you all discovered Twitter yet? Not being a hip young thing, I didn’t see how it could be useful. Boy, was I wrong. I’ve connected with educators and parents all over the country. Twitter is kind of like a cocktail party where everyone’s talking at once. It can take you a while to find the […]